OUR MISSION

About the STEM from the START Initiative

Research shows that children form lasting attitudes towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) by the 3rd grade. However - much of the focus on STEM learning has been aimed towards the higher grades.

STEM from the START (SFTS) is designed for PreK-2 learners. Produced by New Hampshire PBS & Learniverse Educational Media, SFTS uses the power of educational video to help lay the groundwork for STEM subjects by engaging children in learning that is fun, engaging and long-lasting.

Each SFTS video lesson features The Quinks - 3 curious aliens named Quazar, Neutrina and Fluxx - who have come to Earth to learn about how things on our planet work. With the help of a human friend, they explore basic principles of physical science.

Each lesson is designed to be paused so educators and parents can engage children in guided discussions, hands-on experiments and scientific explorations, using the downloadable Discovery Guides for support during each section.

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OUR MISSION

About the STEM from the START Initiative

Research shows that children form lasting attitudes towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) by the 3rd grade. However - much of the focus on STEM learning has been aimed towards the higher grades.

STEM from the START (SFTS) is designed for PreK-2 learners. Produced by New Hampshire PBS & Learniverse Educational Media, SFTS uses the power of educational video to help lay the groundwork for STEM subjects by engaging children in learning that is fun, engaging and long-lasting.

Each SFTS video lesson features The Quinks - 3 curious aliens named Quazar, Neutrina and Fluxx - who have come to Earth to learn about how things on our planet work. With the help of a human friend, they explore basic principles of physical science.

Each lesson is designed to be paused so educators and parents can engage children in guided discussions, hands-on experiments and scientific explorations, using the downloadable Discovery Guides for support during each section.

"Children must be engaged early with STEM, and STEM from the START is the best curriculum tool I’ve seen for doing that."

- Dr. Lauren Provost

Director of Science and Technology Outreach, Dartmouth College

"STEM from the START is a great starting point for teachers who feel uncertain about how to incorporate STEM into their classrooms. "

- Elisabeth McClure

Author of National Science Foundation report ‘STEM Starts Early’

"What I really like is the level of engagement of my students that are hardest to engage and keep focused."

- Mary

1st Grade Teacher

- Karen

Kindergarten Teacher

"I really like the teacher guides. Basic, easy to read and gets right down to teaching"

- Sue

1st Grade Teacher

"The teacher guide was amazing and I think I will share it with parents. What a great way to build the connection to home with some really accessible science materials."

- Debbie

1st Grade Teacher

"Knowing that the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are built into the lesson is very important to me."

- Denise

1st Grade Teacher

"Like having a teaching partner who is an expert in science. Students were very engaged, laughing, eager to see what Willow would say next. Love the way the vocabulary words are animated to reinforce the concepts"

- Jessica

2nd Grade Teacher

"Seeing the words, along with audio in multiple contexts, along with authentic examples, truly engages my English Language Learners with the vocabulary"

- Sarah

1st Grade Teacher

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OUR MISSION

About the STEM from the START Initiative

Research shows that children form lasting attitudes towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) by the 3rd grade. However - much of the focus on STEM learning has been aimed towards the higher grades.

STEM from the START (SFTS) is designed for PreK-2 learners. Produced by New Hampshire PBS & Learniverse Educational Media, SFTS uses the power of educational video to help lay the groundwork for STEM subjects by engaging children in learning that is fun, engaging and long-lasting.

Each SFTS video lesson features The Quinks - 3 curious aliens named Quazar, Neutrina and Fluxx - who have come to Earth to learn about how things on our planet work. With the help of a human friend, they explore basic principles of physical science.

Each lesson is designed to be paused so educators and parents can engage children in guided discussions, hands-on experiments and scientific explorations, using the downloadable Discovery Guides for support during each section.

"Children must be engaged early with STEM, and STEM from the START is the best curriculum tool I’ve seen for doing that."

- Dr. Lauren Provost

Director of Science and Technology Outreach, Dartmouth College

"STEM from the START is a great starting point for teachers who feel uncertain about how to incorporate STEM into their classrooms. "

- Elisabeth McClure

Author of National Science Foundation report ‘STEM Starts Early’

"What I really like is the level of engagement of my students that are hardest to engage and keep focused."

- Mary

1st Grade Teacher

- Karen

Kindergarten Teacher

"I really like the teacher guides. Basic, easy to read and gets right down to teaching"

- Sue

1st Grade Teacher

"The teacher guide was amazing and I think I will share it with parents. What a great way to build the connection to home with some really accessible science materials."

- Debbie

1st Grade Teacher

"Knowing that the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are built into the lesson is very important to me."

- Denise

1st Grade Teacher

"Like having a teaching partner who is an expert in science. Students were very engaged, laughing, eager to see what Willow would say next. Love the way the vocabulary words are animated to reinforce the concepts"

- Jessica

2nd Grade Teacher

"Seeing the words, along with audio in multiple contexts, along with authentic examples, truly engages my English Language Learners with the vocabulary"

- Sarah

1st Grade Teacher